The Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) recently unveiled two new resources: a new toll-free telephone “hopeline” and a website where New Yorkers recovering from addiction can tell their stories.
The hopeline – 1-877-8-HOPENY – offers confidential assistance for alcohol, drugs and gambling problems from trained professionals 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The website initiative, IAmRecovery.com, highlights stories of recovery from alcoholism, drugs or problem gambling.
Individuals can submit their stories online, anonymously, about their experiences with their own or a loved one’s struggle towards recovery.